Examples Of Affirmative Action Discriminatory

While people argue that affirmative action can be fair, others argue that it is discriminatory. The reason why affirmative action was created was to achieve racial and ethnic diversity in jobs and universities. But to create this racial and ethnic diversity, there would have to be a “lift” for the minority which might risk the chances of the majority getting into a university. (Staff, NPR.) Abigail Fisher, the girl who didn’t get accepted to the University of Texas, could be an example of how affirmative action might be unfair. She claimed that she didn't get accepted to the University due to affirmative action. (Staff, NPR)The University had reported low minority rates since 2006 and claimed that they were trying to “use affirmative action
to create diversity.” (Fisher v The University of Texas.)Although they have started to create this racial and ethnic diversity, it is debatable whether it is justified.